This is the 4825th most frequent German word.
abkürzung
"Abkürzung" means "abbreviation" or "shortcut" in English.
In this sentence, 'Abkürzung' refers to a physical shortcut or a quicker route.
Ich habe eine Abkürzung durch den Park genommen, um rechtzeitig zu kommen.
I took a shortcut through the park to arrive on time.
Here, 'Abkürzung' is used to denote an abbreviated form of a phrase or term.
Die Abkürzung 'etc.' steht für 'et cetera'.
The abbreviation 'etc.' stands for 'et cetera'.
In this context, 'Abkürzung' signifies a shortened representation, clarifying or summarizing the meaning of symbols or terms.